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[Prevention of alveolar bone loss]
D Slop1, A Roma de Sousa, A Swart
1Eenheid Prothetische Tandheelkunde, Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Revue Belge De Medecine Dentaire
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Bone resorption after tooth extraction is natural but worsened by dentures. Denture use can accelerate jawbone loss, necessitating careful management and regular relining for optimal oral health.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Biology
- Biomaterials
Context:
- Bone resorption and remodeling of the edentulous jaw following tooth extraction.
- Influence of denture use on physiological bone resorption.
- Impact of mucosal load and compromised blood circulation due to dentures.
Purpose:
- To describe the process of bone resorption in the edentulous jaw.
- To explain how dentures exacerbate bone loss.
- To outline strategies for preventing and managing denture-induced bone resorption.
Summary:
- Bone resorption begins immediately after tooth extraction and is a natural physiological process.
- Wearing dentures can accelerate edentulous jawbone resorption due to mucosal load and disturbed blood circulation.
- Preventive measures include preserving teeth/roots and, in edentulous cases, optimizing denture function, load distribution, and regular monitoring.
Impact:
- Highlights the detrimental effects of dentures on jawbone preservation.
- Emphasizes the importance of proper denture fitting, maintenance, and patient care.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the management of edentulous patients to mitigate bone loss.